Start in Bloomsbury with the British Museum while your energy is fresh. It’s one of the best low-cost anchors in London because entry is free, and on a first day you’ll get much more out of picking 4–5 highlights than trying to “do it all.” Head straight for the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Egyptian rooms, then drift through the Great Court before you go. Budget about 2 hours, and if you can get there near opening time you’ll dodge the worst of the crowds. From most hostels around central London, it’s an easy Tube ride to Tottenham Court Road or Russell Square, then a short walk.
Walk up toward King’s Cross for a quick stop at The British Library — it’s free, calm, and a nice contrast after the museum. The big draw is the Treasures Gallery, where you can see the Magna Carta, original Beatles lyrics, and a rotating selection of historic manuscripts. Forty-five minutes is plenty unless you’re a serious book person. For lunch, stay nearby at Dishoom King’s Cross; it’s popular, but this branch is usually one of the smoother ones to get into compared with the central locations. Expect roughly £18–£30 per person, and order something shareable if you want to keep costs in check. If there’s a wait, the Coal Drops Yard area gives you a pleasant place to wander without turning the day into a shopping trip.
From King’s Cross, head east into the City of London to Leadenhall Market, which is more of a beautiful stop than a place you need to “do.” The covered Victorian architecture is gorgeous, and it’s an easy, low-effort photo break before the heavier sightseeing. Then continue on to the Tower of London, which is the real centerpiece of the day. Give yourself about 2.5 hours so you can see the Crown Jewels, the medieval walls, and a Yeoman Warder talk if the timing works out — those are included and worth it. Tickets are not cheap, so this is one of the places where booking ahead helps you avoid paying extra at the gate. If you’re walking between stops, it’s roughly 15–20 minutes from Leadenhall Market to Tower Hill; the Tube works too, but walking along the river edge is nicer.
Finish at Sky Garden near Fenchurch Street for sunset views over the Thames and the skyline. It’s free, but you absolutely need to book a timed entry in advance; otherwise you’ll likely miss out. Plan for about 45 minutes to an hour there, which is enough to enjoy the view and not overcomplicate the day. If you’re still hungry afterward, you’ll be close to Aldgate, Monument, and Liverpool Street, where it’s easy to grab a cheap casual dinner or head back to your hostel. For a cost-effective London day, this route works well because most of the major sights are free or near-free, and the only big splurge is the Tower of London.
Start at the Tower of London as soon as it opens, ideally around 9:00 a.m., because the queues build quickly and it’s the one thing on today that’s worth being fresh for. Book a timed ticket online in advance to keep it cost-effective and avoid getting stuck in the worst of the crowds; budget roughly £34–£38 depending on the date and whether you book ahead. Go straight for the Crown Jewels, then take your time with the White Tower and the walls if you’re into history, but don’t feel like you need to see every exhibit — this is the kind of place that works better when you leave before you get museum-fatigued. From there, it’s an easy 10-minute walk to Leadenhall Market, which is more of a quick wander than a sit-down stop: beautiful Victorian ironwork, good atmosphere, and a nice way to see the financial district without spending anything. After that, slip over to St Dunstan in the East, one of my favorite little London pauses — a ruined church garden tucked between office buildings, free to enter, and genuinely calming before the rest of the day picks up.
Head west to Fallow in St James’s for your splurge meal. If you want to keep this trip cost-effective, lunch is the smartest time to do it: you’ll usually get a slightly gentler bill than dinner, and the room is a bit easier to enjoy without the evening rush. Expect about £30–£50 per person depending on what you order, and it’s worth booking ahead because it’s popular for a reason. If you’re watching budget elsewhere, keep the meal simple — one main, no over-ordering, maybe share a snack later. Getting there from the City is straightforward on the District or Circle line to St James’s Park, then a short walk.
After lunch, head into Whitechapel for your Jack the Ripper Museum area / Whitechapel walk. I’d treat this as a neighborhood experience rather than a big-ticket attraction: the area has plenty of history, some atmospheric side streets, and you can keep it inexpensive by doing it on foot. If you want extra structure, a small-group walking tour usually runs around £15–£25, but self-guided is perfectly fine if you’re not interested in paying for a museum ticket. The streets feel best in the late afternoon as the light softens, and you can wander through Whitechapel High Street and toward Spitalfields without rushing. Wrap up at The Ten Bells, the classic old pub nearby and a very easy place to land after an east London walk. Expect a pint to be around £6–£8, and if you want to keep the evening cheap, make this your final stop before heading back rather than turning it into a long pub crawl.
Start your day at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington while it’s still calm. It’s free to enter, but on a Saturday in May it can still feel busy by late morning, so aim to arrive close to opening if you can. Don’t try to see every gallery — the smart move is to focus on a few crowd-pleasers like the dinosaur hall, the blue whale in the Hintze Hall, and the Earth galleries. If you want a low-stress coffee first, grab one from a nearby café on Exhibition Road and walk over. Give yourself about 2 hours here, then head out on foot through Kensington Gardens and the edges of Hyde Park for a proper reset; it’s one of the cheapest “attractions” in London and a nice break from indoor sightseeing. The walk is especially pleasant around The Long Water and the quieter paths near the Serpentine.
For your splurge meal, make your way to Fallow in St James’s / Piccadilly. It’s worth booking ahead because this place fills up, and it’s one of those restaurants where lunch can feel like a highlight rather than just a refuel. Budget roughly £35–£60 per person depending on how much you order, and if you’re keeping things cost-effective, lunch is usually easier on the wallet than dinner. Afterward, wander through Soho and Covent Garden without a shopping agenda — just treat it as a neighborhood stroll. Stick to the side streets around Seven Dials, Neal’s Yard, and Monmouth Street for a more local feel, and if you want a coffee break, there are plenty of independent spots tucked into the area so you don’t have to default to a chain.
Head south of the river to The Globe Theatre on Bankside for your show. Arrive early enough to take the atmosphere in — the riverside walk there is half the fun, and if you’ve got time, the area around Southbank is good for a quick pre-show wander without spending much. Ticket prices vary a lot by production, but booking early usually helps. After the performance, go to The George Inn in Borough for a post-show pint. It’s one of London’s classic coaching inns, close enough to walk to from Bankside, and it’s a far better-value end to the night than sitting down for a second full meal. If you still have energy, stroll a bit through Borough before heading back — it’s a good way to let the evening wind down without adding more costs.
Make Arsenal Stadium Tour (Emirates Stadium) your anchor for the day and get there with plenty of buffer, especially since match-day energy starts building well before kickoff. Use the Highbury & Islington or Arsenal tube stops rather than trying to cab it — the Victoria Line and Piccadilly Line both keep things simple, and walking the last stretch through Holloway is part of the experience. If you can, book the tour in advance so you’re not paying more or faffing around on the day; the tour is usually around £30-ish depending on ticket type, and on a Sunday in May it’s smart to aim for a mid/late afternoon slot if available.
After that, keep it easy and cheap with a neighborhood wander around Finsbury Park and Highbury. This is the kind of north London walk that feels more local than touristy: tree-lined residential streets, a bit of match-day chatter, and plenty of Arsenal shirts drifting in and out of pubs. If you want a quick caffeine stop, grab something simple around Seven Sisters Road or the Blackstock Road side of things, then continue on foot toward the stadium area rather than burning money on extra transport.
Head to The Tollington for your pre-match food and atmosphere. It’s one of those proper Arsenal pubs where the room starts humming long before kickoff, so give yourself time to settle in rather than arriving at the last minute. Expect pub food and pints to land around £15–25 per person if you keep it sensible. It’s a good place to eat without getting dragged into central London prices, and you’ll be surrounded by supporters, not random tourists.
For the match itself, stay in a nearby local pub in Holloway or Islington so you’re not fighting crowds after the game. This is the cheapest and least stressful option, especially if you’re trying to keep the day streamlined. If you already have a ticket for Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the O2 Academy Islington, make sure the football ends early enough that you can leave the pub, walk or hop one stop to Angel, and get there without rushing. That venue is easiest from Angel station, and on a Sunday evening it’s much better to treat it as the main event than to wedge in anything else.
If your timing works, finish with a cheap post-match drink at The Slim Jim’s Liquor Store in Angel — it’s lively without being flashy, and it’s a good way to let the day unwind before heading back to your hostel. If you’re heading to O2 Academy Islington for the show, this is also the perfect area to linger in afterward; if not, keep it to one drink and call it a night. The whole day is very doable on foot and by tube, and the key cost-saving move is staying north, staying local, and not overthinking the logistics once you’re around Islington and Holloway.
Start your day at Borough Market in London Bridge/Southwark once the lunch crowd is just getting going, ideally around 10:30–11:00 a.m. It’s one of the best places in London for a cheap-but-good meal if you stay disciplined: skip the touristy splurges and go straight for something simple like a sandwich, samosa, or a pastry with coffee. Expect to spend about £8–£15 if you’re sensible. This is also the kind of place where you can browse, snack, and people-watch without feeling like you’re “doing shopping.”
From there, it’s an easy walk over to Tate Modern on Bankside — just cross the river and you’re there in about 10–15 minutes. It’s free, so it’s a strong budget move, and you really only need an hour or so unless you want to linger in the big Turbine Hall or pick a few modern-art rooms that catch your eye. If you’re short on energy, keep it simple: this is a good indoor reset before the evening builds up. The café can be pricier than the food stalls outside, so I’d save your money and just do the galleries.
After that, head into Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Tour while you’re already on the South Bank — it keeps the whole day tightly clustered and avoids wasting time on transport. The tour usually runs about an hour and is the best way to get a feel for the space before your show later; tickets are usually around £17–£22, depending on the slot and season. Then make a slow pre-theatre stop at The Anchor Bankside, a classic riverside pub with a very practical role in the day: one drink, maybe a light bite, and a proper sit-down before the performance. Budget roughly £15–£25 here if you keep it modest. After that, settle in for The Globe Theatre for the evening show — check your ticket time carefully and aim to arrive early, because the entrances and seating can feel a bit tight right before curtain up. Once it’s done, don’t rush off: finish with a free South Bank riverside walk toward Waterloo, which is one of the nicest ways to end the night in London, especially with the river lit up and the city still buzzing.
Start with Edinburgh Castle as soon as you’re in the city and settled enough to go. It’s the one big-ticket splurge that’s actually worth it if you’ve never been: expect about £20–£25, and plan on roughly two hours if you want the views, the crown jewels, and enough time to walk the ramparts without feeling rushed. Go early in the day if you can — the top of the Royal Mile gets busier fast, and the light over the Old Town is better before the tour groups bunch up. From the castle, the walk downhill into town is part of the fun, so don’t rush it.
Head down Victoria Street into Grassmarket, which is one of the prettiest little stretches in Edinburgh and an easy place to slow the pace without spending much. It’s a short, scenic wander with plenty of café options if you want a quick coffee, but the key here is just to enjoy the curve of the street and the views back up toward the castle. If you’re feeling the weather turn or want to duck indoors, this is also a natural point to keep moving toward Chambers Street.
Settle into the National Museum of Scotland for a budget-friendly indoor break. Entry is free, and it’s one of the best “value for money” stops in the whole city because you can pick just a few floors instead of trying to see everything. If you only have 90 minutes, I’d prioritize the rooftop views, the Scottish history galleries, and one quick lap through the main hall. For lunch, keep it simple with Oink Victoria Street — it’s filling, fast, and usually lands around £8–£12, which is exactly what you want on a cost-conscious travel day. If you’re lucky, you can grab your sandwich and eat it while strolling rather than wasting time sitting down.
After lunch, drift through Princes Street Gardens for a reset. It’s a good low-cost breather between the Old Town and the city-center bustle, and the castle view from the gardens is one of those classic Edinburgh moments that never really gets old. From there, finish around the Scott Monument and the St James Quarter area, where you can have a coffee, browse a little without committing to shopping, or just sit and people-watch before heading back to your hostel. If you’re looking for a cheap caffeine stop, this part of town has plenty of grab-and-go spots, so keep it flexible rather than locking yourself into a long sit-down plan.
Start in the Old Town with The Real Mary King’s Close while the day is still quiet. It’s one of the better-value paid sights in Edinburgh because it gives you a very specific slice of the city’s history without eating your whole day, and it’s right where you already are, so there’s no transit hassle. Book ahead if you can, aim for one of the earlier slots, and expect about £20-ish for a ticket; the tour usually runs about 1.5 hours and stays comfortably indoors, which is nice if the weather is doing its usual Edinburgh thing.
From there, walk uphill to Camera Obscura & World of Illusions on Castlehill. It’s touristy, yes, but in a fun, compact way that works well before lunch, especially if you want something lighter after the underground close. Budget around £18–£22, and give yourself just over an hour so it doesn’t turn into a time sink. The real win here is the location: you’re already on the Royal Mile, so you can just wander the closes and side lanes between stops instead of paying for transport.
Head to Makars Mash Bar in the Old Town for a proper lunch that won’t wreck the budget. It’s one of those Edinburgh places that hits the sweet spot for travelers: filling, central, and good value if you’re trying not to burn money on every meal. Expect roughly £15–£25 per person depending on drinks and extras. If you’re there around noon to 1:00 p.m., you’ll usually have a smoother experience than later in the lunch rush.
After lunch, stroll down into Princes Street Gardens for a low-cost reset. This is the part of the day where you slow down a bit, sit if the sun appears, and let the city open up around you. It’s free, and the walk from the Old Town is straightforward—just head downhill toward Princes Street and take your time through the garden paths. If you want a little more of a view without spending much, keep going a few minutes to Scott Monument on Princes Street; it’s a quick stop rather than a long attraction, but it’s a classic Edinburgh skyline marker and a good photo pause before you drift back to your accommodation.
Finish at The Dome on George Street for a drink or an early dinner in a central, polished setting before you pack for the Isle of Skye tour. It’s pricier than the lunch stop, so think of this as your one nicer splurge of the day rather than a full night out. If you just want the atmosphere, a single drink or a light bite is enough. This is also a good place to wrap up early, because tomorrow you’ll want your bag organized, snacks packed, and a decent sleep before the long tour day.
Ease into the day with The Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile once you’re in from the train and settled. This is one of the better-value whisky stops because you can keep it focused: do a tasting rather than a long tour, and you’ll still get the basics without blowing the budget. If you want a smart cost-saving move, book the standard tasting slot rather than anything premium — expect roughly 1.5 hours and a price that’s usually far gentler than the fancier whisky attractions. It’s an easy first stop because you’re already right in the thick of the Old Town, and it sets up the rest of the day nicely.
Walk up toward Princes Street for The Balmoral Hotel Bar, where you can treat this as your one proper “nice” drink of the day. You do not need to stay long here — one cocktail or a small tasting flight is enough to enjoy the room, the service, and the classic Edinburgh feel without turning it into a splurge afternoon. From there, head back over toward Castlehill for Camera Obscura & World of Illusions. It’s compact, indoors, and genuinely fun if you want one more paid stop without committing to anything huge; plan on about 90 minutes, and if the weather turns grey, this is exactly the kind of place that saves the day.
Once you’ve had enough of the Old Town crowds, make your way north to Stockbridge Market for a more local, lower-cost lunch or late lunch. This is where you keep the day cost-effective: grab something casual from a stall or a small café, then wander rather than sit down for another expensive meal. Stockbridge itself is one of the nicest neighborhoods for a slower stroll, and the market is the right kind of place to browse without shopping pressure. After that, continue to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in Inverleith. It’s a great reset after a packed few days — free to enter, spacious, and ideal for an easy walk if you want to save your legs and your wallet.
Finish at The Hanging Bat in Dalry, which is a solid low-key beer stop rather than a tourist pub. It’s relaxed, local, and much better for a final drink than something flashy on the main drag. Keep it simple here: one pint, maybe a snack, then head back toward the city center or your hostel. If you’re trying to keep this whole trip cost-effective, this is the kind of evening that makes the budget work — one nicer whisky stop, one polished drink, a couple of paid sights, then a free garden and an unpretentious pub to close it out.
Head out early for Glengoyne Distillery in Dumgoyne, because this is the one piece of the day that really benefits from getting out of the city before things feel rushed. From central Glasgow, the easiest low-stress route is usually a train or bus toward Bearsden/Milngavie and then a short taxi or prebooked transfer for the final stretch; if you’re keeping an eye on cost, compare that against a direct tour or return taxi with someone else in your hostel. Plan on roughly £20–£35 for a tasting-focused visit, more if you add a full tour, and aim for the mid-morning slot so you’re back in town by lunch without losing the day. It’s a good choice if you want a proper distillery experience without paying the premium of some of the more heavily marketed whisky stops.
After you’re back in the city, go straight to Finnieston for lunch — this is one of the easiest neighborhoods in Glasgow to eat well without getting trapped in tourist pricing. If you want something simple and affordable, this is the part of town where you can do lunch for around £10–£15 if you keep it casual; if you want to stretch a bit, there are plenty of mid-range spots on Argyle Street and around Sauchiehall Street. Then head to The Clydeside Distillery by the river for your second whisky stop. It’s a nice contrast after Glengoyne: more compact, more modern, and easy to fold into a city day. A tasting or short tour here usually lands around £15–£25, and it’s worth booking ahead if you want a specific time.
From there, make the short trip to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End. It’s free, which makes it one of the best-value anchors in all of Glasgow, and you don’t need to try to conquer every gallery. The sweet spot is a focused wander through the main rooms for about two hours, especially if you just want a calm, dry indoor stop before the evening. Afterward, walk off lunch and whisky with the University of Glasgow and Kelvin Walkway — this is the part of the day that makes Glasgow feel especially livable. The cloisters and sandstone buildings around the university are beautiful at this time of day, and the path along the River Kelvin gives you a no-cost, unhurried way to reset before dinner.
Finish at The Ben Nevis Whisky Bar & Restaurant back in Finnieston for a relaxed final stop. It’s the kind of place that feels very local without trying too hard, and it’s a smart last move because you can keep it as cheap or as indulgent as you want — think roughly £15–£30 per person depending on whether you just do a dram or also eat. If you still have energy, this is also a good neighborhood to linger in after dark; otherwise, it’s an easy hop back to your hotel or onward transport. If you’re trying to keep the trip cost-effective overall, this is a good day to be selective: do the tastings you’ll remember, lean on the free museum and walk, and avoid paying for unnecessary rides by keeping the afternoon tightly centered around Finnieston and the West End.
Start at The Fitzwilliam Museum while it’s still calm and you can actually enjoy the rooms instead of shuffling behind tour groups. It’s free, which makes it one of the best-value stops in Cambridge, and you only need about 90 minutes if you keep it focused. Go straight for the highlights, then head out via Trumpington Street toward the college core rather than lingering too long — the day gets better when you leave some of it open. From there, it’s a simple walk into the King’s Parade and Great St Mary’s area, where you’ll get the classic postcard Cambridge views without paying for a string of college entries. This stretch is best for wandering slowly, ducking into any open courtyards, and just letting the city do the work.
For lunch, Fitzbillies on Trumpington Street is the right kind of Cambridge stop: famous, central, and still pretty manageable if you don’t go overboard. Order a Chelsea bun with coffee if you want the classic cheap-ish move, or have a lighter sandwich/pastry combo and keep it around £8–£15 per person. It’s busy around midday, so don’t expect a long sit-down unless you’re lucky, but it’s ideal for a quick refuel before the green space portion of the day. If you have a few extra minutes, take your food to sit nearby and watch the city move around you instead of trying to squeeze in another paid attraction.
After lunch, head south toward the Cambridge University Botanic Garden for a slower, more relaxed afternoon. It’s one of the easiest ways to get a “garden” fix in the city without spending much, and it’s especially nice if you want a break from stone buildings and crowds. Budget about £10–£12 for entry and around 90 minutes inside; that’s enough to wander the themed beds, glasshouses, and quieter paths without rushing. Since it sits south of the station, it also works well as a gentle reset before your evening plans, and it’s the sort of place where you can stay as long as your energy holds up rather than trying to power through a checklist.
For the end of the day, make your way toward the Bridge Theatre / The Globe area and settle into the riverside atmosphere before the show. If you’ve got time, arrive a bit early for a walk along the South Bank so you can soak up the evening light and avoid the last-minute crush around the venue. A good low-cost move here is to keep dinner simple nearby — a pub meal or quick casual bite — and then save your money for the performance itself. After the show, the walk back along the river is half the fun, especially when the crowds thin out and the city feels a little more yours.
Arrive in Dublin with enough time to keep the day relaxed, not rushed. If you’re dropping bags first, aim for the city centre or around St Stephen’s Green so you can walk most of today and keep transport costs near zero. Start with a slow loop through St. Stephen’s Green — it’s an easy, free reset after the transfer, and in late May it should be in that sweet spot where the paths, flowerbeds, and duck pond feel lively but not overwhelming. Give yourself about 45 minutes, then walk north along Grafton Street and into Trinity College Dublin for the Book of Kells. Pre-booking is worth it here because the queues can eat your morning; expect roughly €18–€22, and about 90 minutes is enough if you stay focused on the main display and the Long Room.
From Trinity, it’s only a short stroll to The National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology on Kildare Street. This is one of the best free stops in the city, and it pairs perfectly with Trinity because it keeps the day cultural without adding much cost. You do not need to try to see every room — head straight for the Treasury and the bog bodies if they’re open, then wander the highlights. After that, walk over to Mulligan’s on Poolbeg Street for lunch; it’s a proper old-school pub and a good value stop if you want a filling plate without the tourist-markup headache. Budget roughly €15–€25, and if you’re keeping an eye on spending, a pint plus a sandwich or pie is the easiest way to keep it sensible.
After lunch, head toward Meeting House Square for the Temple Bar Food Market. Even if you’re not shopping, this works well as a low-pressure stop because it’s more about atmosphere, snacks, and people-watching than buying things. Grab something small if you want — a pastry, fruit, or a coffee — and keep moving rather than lingering in the pricier, more tourist-heavy bits of Temple Bar. This is a good moment to let the day breathe a little before your final big-ticket sight. Then make your way west to St. James’s Gate for the Guinness Storehouse. Book a timed entry in advance if you can, because that’s the simplest way to control both cost and timing; plan on about 2 hours inside, and go to the Gravity Bar near the end for the view rather than rushing there first.
If you’ve still got energy after Guinness Storehouse, you’ll be well placed for an easy final evening back in the centre — no need to over-program it. A short walk or bus ride gets you back toward Dublin’s core for dinner, and this is the night to keep it flexible: a casual meal near St Stephen’s Green or a quiet pub in the South City Centre is the most cost-effective move. If you want, I can also help you turn the whole trip into a tightened, budget-aware itinerary with suggested hostels, inter-city transport timing, and approximate daily spend.
Start at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the Liberties while the day is still calm. If you get there around opening, you’ll beat most of the tour-bus traffic and actually be able to enjoy the nave and the little green space around it. Budget roughly €10–€15, and give yourself about an hour so it doesn’t feel rushed. From there, Teeling Whiskey Distillery is an easy walk through the neighborhood — this is one of the better-value whiskey stops in Dublin because you can do a focused tasting/short tour without turning it into a long afternoon project. Expect about €20–€30 and around 90 minutes, which fits nicely before lunch.
For lunch, The Fumbally is a very good “one last proper meal” stop: casual, local-feeling, not fussy, and usually better value than anything trying too hard near the center. It’s the kind of place where you can keep it to a bowl, toastie, or plate and still eat well for about €15–€25. If the weather behaves, sit as long as you want; if not, it still works as a comfortable reset before the bigger-ticket sight later. You’re staying in a very walkable part of the city now, so there’s no need to hop on transport — just keep it on foot and save the money.
After lunch, head west to Guinness Storehouse at St. James’s Gate. This is the one splurge-y stop that actually makes sense on a short final day because it’s iconic, compact, and easy to slot in without crisscrossing the city. Book a timed ticket in advance if you want to avoid queue drama; expect about €26–€30 and around two hours. If you’re not a huge museum person, keep your pace brisk, make the most of the views from the top, and then walk a few minutes back toward St. Patrick’s Close for Marsh’s Library. It’s quieter, older, and much cheaper — usually about €5–€7 — and it’s perfect as a calm contrast after the busy brewery experience. Give it about 45 minutes and enjoy the atmosphere more than trying to power through every shelf.
Finish at The Brazen Head on Lower Bridge Street, which is about as classic a final Dublin stop as you can ask for. It’s easy to reach on foot from the previous sights, and it works well for either an early pub dinner or just a last pint and a plate of something simple before you pack up. Prices are pub-level rather than bargain-basement, but not outrageous if you keep it straightforward. If you have an evening flight, this is also the point where you can peel off and head back to your hostel to collect bags; if not, settle in and enjoy the last slow hour of the trip without trying to squeeze in anything else.